Weather & Climate in Whitehall, MT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Whitehall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 4,360 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.5°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,360 ft (1,329 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	1,621/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8710°N, 112.0976°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Silver Bow County County
Nearest Airport	Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.4"

75% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.05"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.0 / 100
Community Resilience	62.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

755 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jul 6, 2017	11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M5.8	118 km	12 km
Jul 26, 2005	16 km N of Dillon, Montana	M5.6	69 km	13 km
Aug 20, 1999	22 km NW of Lima, Montana	M5.1	132 km	16 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	113 km	15 km
Apr 9, 2019	9 km NE of Lima, Montana	M4.6	134 km	14 km
Apr 5, 2011	28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	140 km	12 km
Feb 5, 2006	44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	133 km	14 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	53 km	14 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	115 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	147 km	9 km
Jun 13, 2016	45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.3	130 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	122 km	2 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	19 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	57 km	2 km
Jul 14, 2023	3 km S of Lima, Montana	M4.2	146 km	12 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	34 km	12 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	57 km	5 km
Oct 7, 2024	11 km E of Dillon, Montana	M4.1	78 km	17 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	124 km	4 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	75 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 19, 1962	EF2	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1982	EF1	74 km	0.5 mi	0
May 29, 1965	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1960	EF1	82 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 10, 2016	EF0	84 km	0.0 mi	0
Jun 29, 1999	EF0	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1997	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1997	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1996	EF0	95 km	2.0 mi	0
May 17, 1994	EF0	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1992	EF0	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1992	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1960	EF0	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 2, 1959	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (196 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	196 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TOSTON-MAUDLOW (80,383 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	75 km
2021	WOODS CREEK	55,836	97 km
2021	ALDER CREEK	38,189	82 km
1988	CANYON CREEK	35,865	67 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH)	26,997	99 km
2021	HAYSTACK	26,118	34 km
2012	BEAR TRAP 2	14,875	49 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT)	14,843	84 km
2007	PATTENGAIL CREEK	13,471	88 km
2012	MILLIE	10,497	95 km
2000	BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD)	9,625	48 km
2015	EUSTIS	8,469	52 km
1988	SWEETWATER	8,405	93 km
2020	BRIDGER FOOTHILLS	8,291	92 km
2015	COTTONWOOD GULCH	8,100	59 km
2018	MONUMENT	6,973	98 km
2001	PURDY CREEK	4,868	82 km
2015	BEAR LAKE	4,695	95 km
2020	STATE CREEK	4,549	25 km
2012	PONY	4,453	22 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
April	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
July	65°F (19°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.4 in

Whitehall has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").

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